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Universities UK

Universities UK is a Company limited by guarantee with charitable status. It was founded in 1918. It is supported through subscription by its members' institutions. At April 2007 Universities UK membership stands at 128 including all the UK university institutions and some colleges of higher education.

All the UK universities are members of Universities UK. In addition to its Vice-Chancellor, the University of London has 15 other members. The Vice-Chancellors of the constituent institutions of the University of Wales, and the Principals and Chief Executives of the university colleges in Cardiff and Newport are also in membership of Universities UK. Higher education (HE) colleges in Wales are also associate members of Universities UK. HE colleges in Scotland are also entitled to associate membership.

Universities UK has three autonomous National Councils covering England and Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Universities Scotland represents Heads of higher education instituitions (HEIs) in Scotland and Higher Education Wales represents Heads of HEIs in Wales. The England and Northern Ireland Council represents the remaining members on issues that do not have UK-wide implications.

Our vision

Our vision is of UK universities that are autonomous, properly funded from a diversity of sources, accessible to all, delivering high quality teaching and learning, and at the leading edge of research of regional, national and international significance.

Our mission

Our mission is to be the essential voice of UK universities by promoting and supporting their work.

We will work to deliver our mission by...
• Influencing stakeholders
• Providing informed policy analysis
• Co-ordinating sector agencies
• Providing member exclusive services
• Enhancing our own operational efficiency and effectiveness

Universities UK office

Diana Warwick, the Chief Executive of Universities UK, is appointed by the UK Board and is responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of Universities UK. She heads a team of approximately 55 staff. The Director of Resources acts as Company Secretary.

For more information, please contact:

info@UniversitiesUK.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7419 4111
Fax: +44 (0)20 7388 8649
Woburn House
20 Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9HQ